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Alex Rennie

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Alex Rennie is a freelance writer who specializes in the home improvement, DIY, and appliance space. As a former residential and commercial carpenter for four years, Alex uses his hands-on experience to write buying guides, how-to articles, and product reviews.

Before Insider, Alex was a full-time carpenter living in New York City. There, he worked as part of a team designing, building, and installing large furniture pieces, as well as performing a variety of home repair and maintenance projects. His expertise also extends to the landscaping and gardening space, supported by experience as a landscaping professional.

Alex currently lives in Los Angeles, CA, and spends his free time exploring the beaches and mountains with his fiancé and their dog Louie.

Alex Rennie is a freelance writer who specializes in the home improvement, DIY, and appliance space. As a former residential and commercial carpenter for four years, Alex uses his hands-on experience to write buying guides, how-to articles, and product reviews.

Before Insider, Alex was a full-time carpenter living in New York City. There, he worked as part of a team designing, building, and installing large furniture pieces, as well as performing a variety of home repair and maintenance projects. His expertise also extends to the landscaping and gardening space, supported by experience as a landscaping professional.

Alex currently lives in Los Angeles, CA, and spends his free time exploring the beaches and mountains with his fiancé and their dog Louie.

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Pattern of emergency items: flashlights with batteries, 3M masks, radios, and first aid kits on yellow background.

Business Insider: The Top Go-Bag Supplies To Have Ready In An Emergency

A go-bag — also called a "bug-out bag" — is essentially a bag stocked with enough emergency supplies to last three days.

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March 10, 2025

Pattern of emergency items: flashlights with batteries, 3M masks, radios, and first aid kits on yellow background.

Business Insider: The Top Go-Bag Supplies To Have Ready In An Emergency

A go-bag — also called a "bug-out bag" — is essentially a bag stocked with enough emergency supplies to last three days.

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